Preliminary Design Of Adhesively Bonded Composite Joints

Joints symmetrical and long enough to withstand cyclic loads and hygrothermal effects. Step-by-step procedure for preliminary design of adhesively bonded joints between laminated fiber-reinforced-matrix composite bars based on simplified methods for prediction of microstresses and local strengths, including interlaminar strengths. Involves approximate calculations of stresses in various components of joint. Includes calculations to determine such critical parameters as minimum length, maximum shear stress in adhesive, and peeloff stress. Deleterious effects of cyclic loading, increased temperature, and humidity also taken into account.